Earlier today, contestants were seen arriving at rehearsals at a south London dance studio on Saturday, hiding behind masks of show host Sir Bruce Forsyth.

The stars will all be revealed next week ahead of the recording of the launch show which will be broadcast on BBC1 next Saturday.

Clues to the identities of the other celebrity dancers have been revealed on the Strictly website, including one next to a bright pink dress saying: "Now she's in the Strictly frame. Can this lady stand out from the pack?".

Another clue, shown alongside a picture of a red jacket and black trousers, reads: "This guy is onto a good thing going into Strictly Come Dancing in 2012."